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HOUSEHOLDER Skipton Community News POSTAGEPage PAID Skipton, Vic, 3361 This Week’s Sponsor Goldwind Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Thank you very much . VALE Belinda Horsley Memorial Tribute UNVEILED At Skipton Hospital last week, members of the Hospital Board invited friends and family of much loved Director of Nursing Belinda Horsley and people of the wider community to afternoon tea and the unveiling of a special tribute to Belinda. Belinda commenced her role as a nurse at the Skipton and District Memorial Hospital in 1990, quickly becoming a valued member of the nursing team. As well as being a significantly talented nurse, Belinda also dedicated herself to the consistent growth and improvement of the local Health Service and openly showed her passion in seeing the opening Photo Above: Belinda’s Husband Trevor Horsley reading the of the nine bed “Brigadoon Hostel”. tribute with Daughters Pippa and Laura. Photo Val Day. In 1996 the Ripon Memorial Hospital and the Skipton & District Memorial Hospital merged to become Beaufort Nursing of the Skipton Hospital where she and Skipton Health Service. Belinda again dedicated passionately held this position until she retired in 2018. herself to support the new look Health Service B&SHS, Belinda and her husband Trevor, lived in the Skipton and the two communities that it served. community where they raised their family and In 2002, the refurbishment building project dedicated themselves to the town and district. commenced at Skipton and Belinda played a Belinda will always be remembered, respected and significant role as the senior nurse representative in admired for her enduring commitment and outstanding developing the existing Skipton campus. contribution to Beaufort and Skipton Health Service Just two years later, Belinda was appointed Director of during her 28 years of professional community service. SKIPTON MARKET Saturday 8th June 9.00 A.M. TO 1.00 P.M. In the Mechanics Hall, Anderson St. Skipton It might be cold outside, but drop in to our warm cosy Mechanics Hall venue for your holiday and winter purchases and a welcoming cuppa with friends To book a stall, or for your future plans, ring Jan Murphy on 5340 2204 Skipton Community News Page 2 2018 CHURCH TIMES St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Public Notices Contact Rev. Rod Waterhouse (0438 555 983 ) Stewart or Belle 5349 5553 with enquiries. MEN’S GROUP 11:00 am Odd Months Friday 14th June free & celebrate Men’s Health 9:00 am Even Months with a free breakfast from 8:30am onwards. Anglican Parishes of Beaufort & Skipton: Community Room at Skipton Hospital Contact 5340 3515 with enquiries. Enquiries Lindy & Sandy on 5340 1101. Anglican Parish of Beaufort & Skipton —————————————————————————-- Contact – 53403515 for enquiries IMPORTANT NOTICE Please Note: Changes to Times for future. nd th LANDSCAPE HISTORICAL INFO Skipton – 2 & 4 Sunday of the month - 11.00 am Beaufort - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month - 11.00 am If you are contributing to the Landscape Exhibition 5th Sunday – Skipton alternates with Beaufort - 10.30 am Please be sure to name your work and come and St. Columba’s Catholic Church Streatham: Currently no services pick up your contributions between 3.00pm to St. John’s Uniting Church, Streatham: 4.00pm at the hall on Sunday 16th June at the end 4th Sunday of each Month. of the Exhibition. We will not be keeping everything Next Service: Sunday 23rd June at 10 a.m. ————–——————————————————- as a collection as the Historical Society is unable to Catholic Mass Times St Peter’s Parish of Linton store many more items. for Beaufort, Linton, Rokewood, Skipton, Smythesdale Thank you. Best wishes, Pat. Please Contact the Cathedral Office 5331 2933 ——————————————————————————- [email protected] FOR SALE June 8th & 9th: Smythesdale 6.30pm Vigil Beaufort 8:30am FERTILISER ELEVATOR, ILLABO, 18 metre Snake Valley 10.30am 25hp Petrol Engine, Good Condition. Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm. $32,000 +GST FIRM June 15th & 16th: Smythesdale 6.30pm Vigil Phone: Lance 0407 402 170. Skipton 9:00am —————————————————————————-- Rokewood 10.30am Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm. FOR SALE ——————————————————————— BOOMERANG MARK 4 BALE FEEDER, Good Condition—$5,200 +GST BIBLE THOUGHT Phone: Lance 0407 402 170. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof. —————————————————————————-- Psalm 24, verse 1 FOR SALE ————–—————————————————- CORANGAMITE MOBILE LIBRARY Springdallah Church Pews hand carved (length 12ft) Next visits on Friday 14th & 28th June For information and pricing phone 0407 056 795 12th & 26th July 2019 Lismore: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon; Skipton: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Library Outreach Van: Mary 0408 525 538. See the library website www.corangamitelibrary.vic. Loans can be renewed by phoning: Colac 5231 4613. ——————————————————————— SKIPTON TRANSFER STATION Beaufort Road, Skipton. Transfer Station opens next on Sun 2nd June, Wed 5th June, Sun 16th June, Wed 19th June, Hours: from 1 pm to 5 pm. ——————————————————— DAY CENTRE Skipton Community Room, Enquires & Booking 53401101 Jane or Sandy. —————————————————————————-- OUT & ABOUT Wednesday 12th June Departing 9:30 for J Ward Ararat for bookings contact Sandy & Lindy Robertson 53401101 Skipton Community News Page 3 Skipton Community News Page 4 Traditionally the annual Skipton Open Golf Tournament has been played over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend in June, and this year 2019 will see the District’s golfers travel to Skipton to play in the Inaugural Colin Sharpe Memorial 4 Person Mixed Ambrose Event, Monday 10th of June. Having the Mixed Event 4 Person Ambrose will ensure that there are lots of special stories and reminiscences to share on the 19th into the evening. We are expecting many members and friends of the Club along with past players to make their way to Skipton to drop by to say hello. There will be some novelty ways to raise some funds to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute and also St John’s Anum Caro Oncology Unit throughout the afternoon, and with the Spinning Wheels, and Auction Items there just may be a few surprises you won’t want to miss. FECRI Volunteers will be in attendance and also Golf Professional, Tony Collier, may be available to help with some longer drives and possible tips??? Who knows?? Should be a great day—don’t miss it. Enquiries: 0428 402340 Bible stories, music, games & craft Skipton Prep – Year 6 Kids!! When: Mon. July 1st- Thurs. Holiday July 4th 9:30am – 12:30am Where: Russell Hall Program Contact: Stewart & Belle McKerrow Ph: 5349 5553 Skipton Community News Page 5 YOU ARE ALL INVITED — to be part of history or to view the journey . CELEBRATING OUR LANDSCAPE AS INSPIRED BY EUGENE VON GUERARD . SATURDAY 15TH AND SUNDAY 16TH JUNE , SKIPTON HALL 10.00AM TO 4.00PM . A SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF ALL CONTRIBUTORS AT 2.00PM SUNDAY 16TH JUNE FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON TEA (PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF FOOD TO SHARE) WEEKEND IS FREE FOR ALL TO ENJOY. ARE YOU A CONTRIBUTOR? WONDERFUL! Please mount your creation on paper or card making a border, your name and what we are viewing printed for easy viewing. Any size contribution is welcome! Any type of contribution is welcome ! Please deliver your creations to the Skipton Hall on Thursday afternoon 13th June or during Friday 14th June. If you have problems delivering please contact Pat Gabb and we will sort something out. Peter and Margaret at the post office have offered to be a drop of point for us —thank you Peter and Margaret ! If you would like to help set up please join us on Friday 14th. Thank you to all the members of the community who see the impor- tance of creating this historical document . DON,T MISS OUT —BE PART OF HISTORY !! YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD OR TOO YOUNG TO BE PART OF THE FUN !! Skipton Community News Page 6 Skipton Community News Page 7 Golden Plains Rural Women’s Looking for Boots for Riding! Network –Update Riding for the Disabled Ballarat have just received a Welcome to our May/June Update. We are delighted to share with you the events and activities underway. grant from the Ballarat City Council, which Our Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 12 June has been put towards keeping Join us for our Annual General Meeting, where we will our riders safe be talking about the year ahead, what the Golden Plains Rural Women will be focusing on and who will be able with new helmets. to help (in both big and small ways). There will be But some young riders still struggle to find sturdy pizza too, and probably some of Heather’s delicious boots to wear, and baking. Hesse Centre, Ferrars Street, Rokewood, 7pm we wonder if any Skipton families have outgrown Tuesday 12 June. boots that might help? Best are classic elastic-sided boots with leather soles Business & Banking Forum - Tuesday 24 July and heels, but there Want to start a new business or grow your existing busi- are excellent styles with zips and straps that are just as ness, want to make your farm more financially sustain- good. which would able? Join us to access banking, business and training ad- keep our riders feet secure and safe in the stirrups. vice. Come along to grow your personal financial literacy, Any donations gratefully received, smaller sizes seek advice on farm planning and sustainability. Meet advisers from Bendigo Bank and rural financial counsel- especially, please contact Lilla on 0437 455 049, lors, talk to Small Business Victoria and tap into local op- I can pick up and would love to take them in to our portunities. regular Friday sessions in Ballarat All family members welcome.